AIBU Botox and headaches

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Posting for traffic but you can tell me if I’m unreasonable as well!

Had Botox for lines in my forehead several years ago and had horrendous headaches after for a few weeks and also a sinus infection which may have been a coincidence. This has put me off having it again but I really would like just a little bit to give a slight brow lift.

I really want to know if anyone has knowledge of Botox and headaches and/or has suffered headache after Botox and could it be down to a particular reason? (It was a proper clinic I went to)

I get a slight headache on the day but it’s usually gone the day after. I know there are different brands and when I had seen a different person who used a cheaper product I had a headache for 3 days. Could you be allergic to Botox? I think the sinus infection is probably more of a coincidence.

Hi, I don't necessarily have the medical knowledge- only that apparently Botox in the forehead can cause headaches for a short time after.
Interestingly the same as you, the first time I had Botox in my forehead, I had a bad headache and looked swollen around my eyes (I was worried the Botox had caused my eyelids to droop). I also then ended up with a sinus infection. Whether it was coincidence or not, I don't know. However I have had Botox in the forehead several times since and don't suffer now. Sometimes it can feel a little heavy for a day or 2 when it kicks in, but that's it.

I had Botox as a treatment for chronic migraine - 42 injections across the forehead, scalp/head, neck and shoulders. I never had any side effects.